""Brief Sketch Of The Erection And Formation Of The State Of West Virginia From The Territory Of Virginia"" is a historical book written by John Marshall Hagans in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the formation and establishment of the state of West Virginia from the territory of Virginia during the American Civil War. The author describes the political and social circumstances that led to the separation of West Virginia from Virginia and the subsequent admission of the former as a new state in the Union. The book also covers the various legal and constitutional issues that arose during the process of state formation, including the role of the federal government in recognizing the legitimacy of the new state. Overall, ""Brief Sketch Of The Erection And Formation Of The State Of West Virginia From The Territory Of Virginia"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of West Virginia and the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.